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In a talk about the upcoming Nativity Fast, Fr. Thomas speaks of the challenge of dealing with personal pain and the need for prayer in...

On this feast of the birth of the Mother of God, we are reminded to seek Mary's help, protection, and comfort each and every day. For...

"True Prayer to the true God is contact with the Divine Spirit which prays in us. The Spirit gives us to know God. The Spirit draws our...

By the Grace of God, Orthodox Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade Karlovci and Serbian Patriarch, with all the Hierarchs of the...

On Friday and Saturday, November 5-6, 2021, we will be hosting the second celebration of our monastery's feast day since moving to...

"...there is nothing more perfect than the prayer that a person addresses to God for the good of his neighbors and the salvation of the...

Bobby Maddex of Ancient Faith Radio interviews Abbot Mark and Fr. Thomas. Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow...

"When John immersed Christ in the waters of the Jordan, the voice of God the Father from heaven was heard: 'This is my beloved Son, in...

The monastery held its inaugural Divine Liturgy for the commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" on Friday,...

The monastery held its first ever public vespers and prayed the akathist for the commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of...

God is good and He provides! Through the intercession of the Theotokos , St. Mardarije , and all of you, the hermitage residence building...

Abbot Mark places the foundation stone in the ground below where the altar of the St. Mardarije Chapel will stand. Fr. Thomas joined him...

Bishop Longin recently visited the monastery site to bless the foundation stone of the chapel, which is named for St. Mardarije. This is...

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia approved texts of prayerful supplications in view of the threat of the spreading...

You can help during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Pray for those who are sick and suffering. Here's a short and effective prayer you can use....

With all of the fear and concern about COVID-19, we encourage you to pray for your recover using this beautiful prayer below. Remember,...